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Are Circumvallate Papillae Dangerous

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Dr. Sree Gouri SR MD

Is there a relationship between hpv and enlarged circumvallate papillae on the tongue, that I should be concerned about oral contagion through tongue kissing, if I have enlarged circumvallate ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sree Gouri SR ( OBGYN)
Dr.  Ashwini Kolur MD

All of my circumvallate papillae are enlarged, a couple bigger than others. I have been on many rounds of antibiotics for prostatitis . Could this be the cause? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ashwini Kolur ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Neha Sumra MD

I seem to have unusually large circumvalate papillae. they are not painful do not seem to cause any ... enlarged. I don't feel as though there are obstructing anything but I am not sure if they should... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Neha Sumra ( Dentist)
Dr.  Shafi Ullah Khan MD

by my dentist and doctor who both say they are just circumvallate papillae and one side is a little bigger than the other. I still have pain after three months and I feel one of the... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.   Mahesh Kumar T S MD

Hello. I'm awaiting a dental appointment and I'm very nervous. I have (what I think are) enlarged circumvallate papillae and some occasional discomfort in the back of my mouth/throat. I've seen my GP... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S ( Dentist)

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Dr. Priyanka Tiwari MD

Hi, i have a small red tiny dot on only one of my circumvallate papillae on the surface at the back of my tongue, i understand these papillae things are normal but this one had become a little... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Priyanka Tiwari ( Dentist)
Dr.       Honey Arora MD

My circumvallate papillae is red and caused dry mouth for over 3 months. Given antibiotics for a wk ... enlarged mirror, I was shocked it is still red. I am terribly worried.please advise, is this... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Honey Arora ( Dentist)
Dr. Sowbhagya MD

I think I have just identified what are circumvallate papillae in both of my children....are they something to worry about...we are on vacation in Michigan and have no health insurance... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sowbhagya ( Dentist)
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu MD

what may have caused this.Is circumvallate papillae a bad sign or dangerous? whats the cause? how can i ...Im 14 years old and i think i may have circumvallate papillae. I noticed it... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S MD

I have enlarged circumvallate papillae and have had them for over 9 months now. I went to an ENT ... have never smoked or anything of that sort before. Do you know what some causes for this are / how I... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S ( Dentist)